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Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to return home to play a match in all three formats before ending his international career, the 38-year-old said. Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. The all-rounder had been a member of … Read more
Waqar Younis continues to have high hopes for Naseem Shah, saying that the ILT20 is a great opportunity for the pacer and that the selectors will surely be keeping an eye on him. The former legendary fast bowler also paid tribute to Mitchell Starc, stating that the Australian can continue playing for another two to … Read more
Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series. Players and staff from both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of an Ashes series but extended farewells for several England … Read more
Pakistan swept arch-rivals India 3-0 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Games men’s volleyball competition and end their opponents’ unbeaten run. Pakistan won 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium to beat India at the Asian Games for the second successive edition. Murad Khan led the way with a match-high … Read more
All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan side in the Twenty20 World Cup after seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman returned for the marquee tournament set for February-March. All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also found places in the 15-member squad for the 20-team tournament that will be played in India and … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions, including new measures to address time-wasting, standardise ball specifications and clarify certain aspects of fielding. The changes come into effect for all the international series that start on October 1 or later, with ongoing series played as per previous regulations. The … Read more
Sahibzada Farhan will lead the Pakistan team in the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from 19 September to 4 October. The 10-team Men’s T20I event will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture. The men’s cricket event will commence on 24 September, while the medal matches will be played on 3 … Read more
Abdul Samad’s blistering 30 and Ishan Kishan’s 80 help Pakistan and India seal contrasting semi-final wins Pakistan’s Abdul Samad hit a six and four fours off one over from Mustafizur Rahman. Photo: AFP Pakistan and India set up a blockbuster Asian Games men’s cricket final on Thursday after contrasting semi-final victories over Bangladesh and Sri … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced Pakistan's Test squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, naming Babar Azam as captain for both series, according to a press release issued by the PCB. The PCB said the Pakistan Men’s National Selection Committee announced the test squads during a press conference … Read more
The Serbian battles through a tight second set to beat Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in his Beijing return Novak Djokovic has won six titles at the China Open between 2009 and 2015. Photo: AFP BEIJING: Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open … Read more